Indo-Persian battle ax

Indo-Persian battle ax
Information
Weapon type:	Axe
Use:	weapon
Region of origin / ; author:	India , Persia . Ethnic groups and warrior castes in India and Persia.
Distribution:	India, Persia
Overall length:	about 64 cm to about 76 cm
Blade length:	about 18 cm to about 30 cm
Blade width:	about 13 cm to about 23 cm
Handle:	metal
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The Indo-Persian battle ax is a weapon and a ceremonial item from India and Persia.

description

The Indo-Persian battle ax has a curved, crescent-shaped, single-edged blade. On the opposite side of the blade there is a flat or pointed face. The shaft is usually made of metal. Some versions contain a hidden, triangular pusher blade in the shaft, which can be up to 50 cm long. The handle of the dagger also forms the pommel of the ax. There are so many versions that an exact description is difficult (see pictures under web links). Since they were found in India and Persia, the similarity to other Indian and Persian axes is explained. These battle axes are used as combat and ceremonial weapons.

Individual evidence

^ Indian Museum, Indian and Oriental Arms and Armor, Courier Dover Publications, 2002, ISBN 978-0-486-42229-9 .

literature

Michèle Byam, Arms & armor , Verlag Knopf, 1988, ISBN 978-0-394-89622-9
E. Jaiwant Paul, Arms and Armor: Traditional Weapons of India , Roli Books, 2005, ISBN 978-81-7436-340-4

Web links

Commons : Battle axes - collection of images, videos, and audio files

[1] Indian Museum, Indian and Oriental Arms and Armor, Courier Dover Publications, 2002, ISBN 978-0-486-42229-9 .